Tag Archives: creative aging

News from Good Samaritan/Waconia & Westview Acres: Art Class Culminating Event

Posted on April 21, 2018 by EngAGE

Residents at Good Samaritan Society – Waconia and Westview Acres in Waconia, MN, recently enjoyed a 10-week long Introduction to Acrylic Painting class. At the conclusion of the class, members enthusiastically shared their work in the exhibit, Imagination and Memories with … Continue reading →

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News from ACE/121: “Risen” Opening Photos

Posted on April 20, 2018 by EngAGE

Congratulations to everyone involved in this important show at ACE/121 in Glendale, CA, with special thanks to Margarita Simonian, resident artist curator, and Ben Evans, EngAGE Program Director/Gallery Curator at ACE/121. “Risen” presents work in various mediums that collectively address the … Continue reading →

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Experience Talks 4/22: Mitchell Danton

Posted on April 19, 2018 by EngAGE

Tune in to Experience Talks, our weekly “Radio Magazine for the Experienced Listener,” on Sundays at 5:30 PM PT on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 99.5 China Lake, 93.7 N. San Diego, streaming live online, and … Continue reading →

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News from Burbank Senior Artists Colony: “The You Studio” + Love in the Air + Digital & Multi-media Art

Posted on April 18, 2018 by EngAGE

Residents of BSAC in Burbank, CA, had the privilege to be the pilot program for former “Oprah” segmentproducer Bob Bates’ new film project, “The You Studio.” Residents were given the opportunity to record interviews about their lives, tastes, funny stories, childhoods and … Continue reading →

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News from Park Plaza: Music and Storytelling

Posted on April 17, 2018 by EngAGE

Vrezh is a pianist and singer who comes out to Park Plaza Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA,  every few months to entertain and energize the residents. They really do love him. He speaks some of their languages, plays games … Continue reading →

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News from Cantabria-Asturias: Knitting

Posted on April 16, 2018 by EngAGE

Craig Gibson teaches the Knitting Class at Cantabria-Asturias in Panorama City, CA, but it is so much more than a Knitting Class. All the residents make things to wear, things to give as gifts. We recently had a Presentation Potluck Party … Continue reading →

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News from Vermont: Fun and Learning for All Ages

Posted on April 15, 2018 by EngAGE

At the Vermont Family Apartments in Los Angeles, CA, gardening is a fun family project. You can’t find a better teacher than Living Legend drummer Clarence Johnston!   Residents meet once a month to celebrate birthdays of the month. They enjoy … Continue reading →

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